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  • Carine Banks

    I strongly disapprove of this development because:- Loss of good agricultural land which could have a significant impact on food production. Also the increase in traffic which could have an impact on... Read more

  • Christopher Stuart Bell

    I want to object to the proposed development of Byers Gill Solar Development. My wife and I moved to Bishopton 20 months ago - to a small rural village with a great community spirit. I was devastated... Read more

  • Deborah Jane Bell

    I wish to wholeheartedly OBJECT to the Byers Gill Solar Development. The development is far too large for the villages it surrounds and will dwarf them leaving very little countryside. As a resident... Read more

  • Dinah kenyon

    The objection Agricultural Preservation and Land Use: The proposal to allocate prime agricultural land for the Byers Gill Solar development neglects the critical importance of preserving these fertile... Read more

  • Frederick Jamieson Stephens

    Large-scale solar farms have transformed the rural landscape, with extensive arrays of solar panels significantly altering its natural character. The addition of security fences and CCTV systems... Read more

  • Gary Stephens

    It is devastating that people would consider using some of the best fertile arable land in the area and turn it into an industrial site, for capital gain and greed. How this is allowed is beyond me.... Read more

  • Jacqueline Little

    I Strongly object to Byers Gill solar farm, the loss of agricultural land especially as the uk farming industry is struggling so much due to weather conditions and already so many government... Read more

  • James Gooch

    I object in the strongest possible terms and am appalled at the proposals to destroy thousands of acres of prime farmland and a rural landscape in the spurious claim that it will somehow combat... Read more

  • Maureen Stehr

    I'm concerned about several aspects of the situation: Developers seem to prioritize the cheapest solutions without considering a variety of feasible options. Risk of harm to the landscape and the... Read more

  • Patricia Prior

    I wish to object to this project

  • Richard James Wilson

    Changing the use of this site will almost certainly impact negatively on the immediate environment and further afield. Furthermore, the impact on individuals that live nearby will be considerable,... Read more

  • SARA-JANE HARDY

    As a community we stand to lose over 2,600 acres of agricultural land and wildlife habitat if all of the potential developments are granted permission. Byers Gill itself is 1,356 acres of land which... Read more

  • Stuart Paul Hardy

    As a community we stand to lose over 2,600 acres of agricultural land and wildlife habitat if all of the potential developments are granted permission. Byers Gill itself is 1,356 acres of land which... Read more

  • Alex Forsyth

    I object to the solar farm being built in the suggested location.

  • Alison Griffiths

    I stay with friends regularly in this beautiful village. I feel that this would have a very adverse impact on not only the village but also the local environment and will result in the loss of good... Read more

  • Annabelle McMillan

    I oppose of this project as it will ruin the local wildlife habitats for the sole purpose of energy that won't be used by the local community. Simply the noise would have a major impact on those... Read more

  • BRITTANY HAUXWELL

    I STRONGLY OPPPOSE THE BYERS GILL SOLAR FARM BECAUSE: * Cumulative impact in our area - so many already agreed * Food Security * Loss of Agricultural Land * Loss of wildlife including endangered... Read more

  • Carly Powell

    My friends live in the area, this will dramatically affect their house prices for the foreseeable future, include extra noise, pollution and increased traffic which are just a some of the issues that... Read more

  • Catherine Callender

    I strongly object to the Byers Gill Solar Farm Development for the following reasons: Byers Gill will be significantly larger than other solar farms proposed. Their appears to be little or no... Read more

  • Chloe Pouton

    I strongly object to this enormous solar plant in our area. There are way too many that have already been given the green light by local our councils. I understand some landowners wish to make money... Read more

  • Christine Harrower

    The destruction of wildlife habitats this would cause in simply unacceptable, there are far more suitable places for this type of project, the fact good agricultural land is being used is beyond... Read more

  • Christine Spalding

    I object to the destruction of productive arable land for the creation of large solar farms. The solar farms are not part of a national plan but opportunistic, sadly in rural areas, where they can get... Read more

  • Craig Middleton

    I appose of these plans I have close friends who live in the the directly in the path of the destruction this is going to cause it's an outrage! Destroying local farming land and animal habitats for... Read more

  • Daniel Pickersgill

    My family and I come from and have lived in the area for generations. I can't properly put into words how devastating this project is to the area on so many levels, our house prices WILL decrease, our... Read more

  • Drew Harrower

    We walk our dogs regularly in this area this project is will affect the area largely it will change how the whole area looks which for the residents must be extremely worrying and will chase away alot... Read more

  • Eden Parish

    I object strongly to the use of good agricultural land within an area frequented by diverse wildlife being covered in solar panels which could have toxic repercussions. We need to use this land for UK... Read more

  • Edward Pickersgill

    We have lived and worked in the area for generations and are devastated at the damage this is going to cause our local area in every way you can think of it has no benefit to the local area in the... Read more

  • Graham cornforth

    Negative impact of the solar farm

  • Graham Vaughan Fisher

    Impact on local life and loss of agricultural land. Part of the site is by a school which was previously a pond area and drainage pipes have been laid; this drainage infrastructure will be destroyed... Read more

  • James Bartlett

    Ridiculous waste of good agricultural land not to mention how many residents this will affect visually, house pricing, noise, traffic pollution the list is long, far better places to put these kinds... Read more

  • James Gargett

    The sheer size of the 2600 acre solar farm could have a substantial visual impact on the surrounding landscape, potentially detracting from the aesthetic appeal of the area and affecting property... Read more

  • Jordan Saunders

    The energy produced by these will not be used in the local area it will be used further down the country it's an absolute disgrace to everyone who lives and visits the area.

  • Josh Beadle

    I come from a farming background and this is just another strain on our already struggling profession no thought to how this is going to impact on our local farmers and local residents who have for... Read more

  • Joshua Woodward

    This will affect the daily lives of my friends who own properties in the local area from noise pollution, additional traffic pollution, visually it will be an eyesore, their property prices will be... Read more

  • Julie Saunders

    I have close friends who live and work in the local area who be massively affected by this project, their house prices will drop they will go from looking out onto a beautiful countryside to be... Read more

  • Laura Hauxwell

    I OPPOSE THIS APPLICATION BECAUSE: We have too many in our area already. They are ugly and a blight on the landscape. They are ruining our countryside. They are ruining communities. They are not... Read more

  • Linda Harrison

    I don't think changing the landscape benefits to such a degree people who live in the area

  • LORRAINE TOWERS

    I STRONGLY OPPOSE THE BYERS GILL SOLAR FARM PROJECT WE ALREADY HAVE WAY TO MANY OF THESE BEEN PASSED LOCALLY - WE WILL HAVE NO COUNTRYSIDE LEFT THE NEWS IS FULL OF STORIES ABOUT FOOD SHORTAGES AND... Read more

  • Luke Rea

    My best friend and his family have lived and worked in the area for generations this proposal is going to ruin people's lives, their homes, their property values not to mention how this will destroy... Read more

  • Matthew Fyfe

    The horrendous visual effect and total destruction of the character of the area. Destruction of our wildlife habitats, including woodlands and ponds. The loss of agricultural land and food production.... Read more

  • Maxine Spence

    Such a loss of agricultural land in our local area is astonishing, our local farms are already suffering without having more land taken or being priced out of! We support local farms and local food!!!

  • Megan Suffell

    I oppose Byers Gill for the reasons listed below: Cumulative impact in our area. Food Security. Loss of countryside. Loss of farmland. Danger of fires. Ugly battery storage units. Panels damage easily... Read more

  • Paul McTague

    There are a couple of these sites under construction in the local area and they have contributed to: 1) Severe damage to road surfaces to and from the sites. 2) Mud all over the road surface during... Read more

  • Paul Sanderson

    I strongly object to this proposal. It is not hoot for our area or the wildlife. The energy isn’t going to be used to help the local area, it’s going hundreds of miles away.

  • Rebecca Mann

    They are telling people lies this will kill animals and their habitats this will cause damage and destruction to our local area this is wasting local agricultural land and is an outrage this is going... Read more

  • Rebecca Thistle

    Negative impact of this solar farm

  • Roy Stewart

    I consider that this project will devistate the area and ruin the delicate eco system of the area. The local habitat will be changed forever and the wildlife that has come here to make their home will... Read more

  • Sheila Kathleen Tait

    After visiting this area, I feel that a development of this size is totally unacceptable.

  • Shirley Saunders

    I object vehemently to the proposed Byers Gill Solar development, which threatens the quality of life and well-being of residents in Bishopton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Whitton, Stillington, Sadberge,... Read more

  • Stephanie Bell

    I am concerned about the impact a solar farm of such a large scale will have on the local villages and the local infrastructure.

  • Steven Harrower

    I regularly walk my dogs in the area this would not only completely ruin the landscape visually but would destroy wildlife habitats, increase traffic which causes even more implications, terrible... Read more

  • Susan Bramley

    I don't think enough consideration is being given to the environmental impact this will cause in this rural setting

  • Terry warne

    The devastating impact this will have on the local wildlife along with the loss of much needed Arable farming land Resulting in negative impact on local residents

  • Tina Swainston

    I am against the planned solar farm at Byers Gill. I believe there are better sites for solar than our productive farmland. Not only will these have an impact on food security but as has been seen... Read more

  • Tom Lorraine

    I spend a lot of time with my dogs walking with friends in the local community, I am shocked to hear of the proposal and how it will impact on this beautiful place. Not only will this look horrific... Read more

  • WAYNE RICHARDS

    I object to Byers Gill Solar because I think panels should go on new buildings and factory roofs not on agricultural farm land. There is a requirement for renewable energy but wind is way more... Read more

  • Zachariah kirtley

    Around our village, there is a lovely view and lots of wildlife surrounding our area but if these solar panels come it will all be destroyed and the wildlife will have nowhere to live and every... Read more

  • andrea turnbull

    I object to solar panels being placed on this land. We do want to see more solar, which is one of the cheapest forms of energy, but, on brownfield sites, rooftops and away from our best agricultural... Read more

  • Andrew Gibson

    This is a truest exceptional proposal. Some of the changes already made have improved the scheme and I feel on balance this scheme is much needed

  • Anna Christina Stephens

    As a concerned advocate for environmental conservation, I strongly oppose the proposed solar farm development. While I recognize the importance of renewable energy, the potential ecological effects of... Read more

  • Cheryl Moore

    I object to this proposal for a solar farm due to the impact on the village, environment and loss of good agricultural land. I regularly stay with friends who live in the village and felt compelled to... Read more

  • Dale Jefferies

    This is going to affect the value of our homes, it’s an eye sore! I bought my property for the view, I do not want to look at solar panels as far as the eye can see! The traffic will also be effected.

  • Denise Vassilounis

    My objection is based on the impact on the village. We stay here regularly with friends. Also the detrimental effect on the environment and the loss of agricultural land.

  • Edward P Kingsley

    The project is too large and will have a negative impact on local communities. Also didn’t the prime minister say no to new green field solar sites on farm land?

  • Emma Wall

    I am strongly against this solar farm. At a time when food security is very important to us as a country we giving over good agricultural land. Over two thousand acres of good agricultural where to... Read more

  • Jonny Golightly

    Once again, the Darlington Borough Council has shown a blatant disregard for the local community, flexing their authority without truly understanding the needs and concerns of the residents. Their... Read more

  • Kathryn Cunnington-Shore

    I believe this to be an inappropriate development in the countryside (Bishopton and surrounding areas) with a negative visual impact and loss of good agricultural land; crops have been growing on the... Read more

  • Peter james myers

    I think this whole project will not only be a blot on our countryside it will turn out to be inefficient and costly. There are already to many eyesores in and around this area and another is not... Read more

  • Sarah Dixon

    I strongly opposed development, it is a grossly inefficient use of precious land. It takes 200 acres of land for solar panels to generate the same electricity as one north sea wind turbine. Actual... Read more

  • Barry Tinkler

    I want to register my objections to the Byers Gill Solar Farm Project The size of the project is outrageous as including other local projects nearly 2000 acres will be covered by solar panels... Read more

  • Brian Schneider

    I am opposed to Byers Gill Solar Farm because even though I know we need new greener energy I think brown field and industrial spaces would be a better place to put solar panels not farmland that up... Read more

  • Christine Tinkler

    I totally object to the size of this project the inefficiency of solar farms and their high carbon foot print the proximity to the local communities The use of good viable farm land that should be... Read more

  • Darren Arnold

    I strongly oppose the proposed Byers Gill Solar development due to its detrimental impact on the daily lives of residents in Bishopton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Whitton, Stillington, Sadberge, Great... Read more

  • Deborah Kay Latham

    As someone who is very concerned about the enviroment, I am deeply concerned about the loss of such a large area of agricultural land. The impact this will have on the surrounding area is far reaching... Read more

  • John Burridge

    I most strongly object to the proposed Byers Gill Solar development on the following grounds, but not in order of priority: 1. The displacement and habitat loss of large numbers of wildd animals of... Read more

  • Louise Macphail

    I am registering my objection to the proposed Byers Gill Solar Development. I used to live in Bishopton and have recently considered moving back to the village with my husband and children. However,... Read more

  • Luke Swainston

    I am opposed to planned Solar power station due the amount of traffic already on the road passing the village (which is also a vital route for emergency vehicles) already being far too high for a road... Read more

  • Mark A Smith

    I wish to formally register my interest in this solar power generation scheme to oppose and object to it on the following grounds. I will expand in detail on these comments during the examination... Read more

  • Michael Johnson

    I am against this solar farm as when I drive around the area I see there are already a lot of others in the same area either completed or in the process of being built and I feel that there will be... Read more

  • Paul Purves

    I am totally against this project I like to get on out and enjoy the surrounding countryside outside Darlington in my free time and this will make the area into an industrial landscape that no one can... Read more

  • Rebecca Le Besque

    I strongly oppose the proposed Byers Gill Solar development due to its detrimental impact on the daily lives of residents in Bishopton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Whitton, Stillington, Sadberge, Great... Read more

  • Richard Fenwick

    I do not think the area is suitable for a solar farm of this size it will completely cover the area between Darlington and Stockton and ruin the landscape and drive out all the wildlife in the area... Read more

  • Anya Thornton

    Don’t agree with this being built. A friends farm will be effected

  • Ashley Clack

    Concern at the effect this will have on valuable land, total eyesore in addition.

  • Erin Thornton

    Affecting someone’s property by putting these solar panels down

  • James Padden

    I am writing to express my objection to the construction of the solar farm. The construction of the solar farm would: disrupt wildlife and their natural habitats, impact the visual appearance of the... Read more

  • Janice Mason

    Taking away farming land is going to have a massive impact on British produce, increasing prices on local produce and leaving us to purchase imported goods that are not regulated in the same strict... Read more

  • Katherine Euphemia Fabi

    Land taken out that provides food production they are making no more land. You say we have no floods in and around Bishopton this year we have had more flooding and solar panels will make it worse... Read more

  • Scott Purvis

    We should retain all agricultural land as possible and this proposed development will have a significant negitive impact on the environment. As an alternative the roof of factory buildings should be... Read more

  • Carol Smith

    My objection to the Byers Gill Solar Development I am very concerned that the proposed Byers Gill Solar Development is an ill thought through idea that does not take into account all environmental,... Read more

  • Peter Graham Latham

    I wish to comment about the proposed buiding of the solar panel 'farm' around the area of my address and surrounding area. I object on the following grounds: 1) The extent of the buid i. the scale is... Read more

  • Sarah Kitching

    I am writing to express my objection to the construction of the Byers Gill solar farm. As a farmer's daughter, I am passionate about protecting the agricultural land, landscape and wildlife which my... Read more

  • Janet Todd

    I strongly object to the Byers Gill Solar Farm development for the following reasons: As a resident of Great Stainton, I am devastated at the size and scale of this development particularly in... Read more

  • Lauryn Hellewell

    The solar farm should be on an industrial setting rather than near people's homes. There is an industrial estate less than a mile from the village and instead of utilising that, green spaces are being... Read more

  • Susan Bell

    I am a resident of Great Stainton, a rural village that is in the centre of this proposed development and am very worried about several issues that it brings to me, my family, local residents, the... Read more

  • Aileen Smith

    I object and am 100% against the Byers Gill Solar development. This is a rural location, taking up valuable agricultural land. If you turn this landscape into industrial land, you are destroying the... Read more

  • Benjamin Thomas Sedgewick

    I object to this application As a third generation farmer here ,I know that most of the land scheduled for development under Byers Gill , despite the grading applied to it by JBM , is highly... Read more

  • Gary Love

    I object to this proposal. My wife and I are regular visitors to the village of Bishopton where we have relatives who have lived there for more than 20 years. The idea of travelling through the... Read more

  • Hannah Elizabeth Sedgewick

    I object to this proposal for many reasons , some are listed below I was brought up in the beautiful conservation village of Bishopton . I cannot believe that the overwhelming proposals of Byers Gill... Read more

  • Lindley Fiona MacMahon

    Bishopton is a conservation area which I have lived in for 56 years. we have lived in 3 houses in the village and now have the privilege to live in a lovely old property with exceptional views over... Read more